Sashless window



Feb. 26, 1957 J. v. RYLANDER 2,732,466

SASHLESS WINDOW Filed May 21, 1953 2 Sheets-Sheet l I 6 0 Fig.2 54

Ja/m V. Ry/ander INVENTOR.

Feb. 26, 1957 J. v. RYLANDER J A SASHLESS wmnow Filed May 21, 1953 2Sheets-Sheet 2 Fig. 4

United States Patent 2,782,466 SASHLESS wrNnow John V. Byland er,Pasadena, Calif. Application May 21, 1953, Serial No. 356,368

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This invention relates to a window construction and is acontinuation-in-part of my application, Serial No. 141,986, 'fi'led February 2,1950 for Window Construction, now'Patent No. 2,65 1,082 issued onSeptember 8, 953' 'The primary object of this invention resides in theprovision of a Window construction employing sashless window frames ofthe double hung type, the window frames additionally having provisionfor easy insertio and removal of screen sash from the window frame.

A further important object of the invention resides in the provision ofmeans for locking screen or storm sash within a window frame so thatthey cannot be removed from the outside. Y

The construe on of this invention features the employment of a windowframe having parellel jarnbs together with a head r and ool. The r me isprovided. with an nner pe nhe a' resswhichv is deepened at the h a andat onetof the arribs so that sash can be placed Within the: recess, Thesash are installed by first placing the uppersash in the deepenedsection in the recess in the jarnb, raising the upper sash intoengagement with the header, theninserting and lowering the lower sashinto engagement with the window stool. Means are provided for preventingthe upper sash from enteringfinto the deeperred portion of the reeess intheheader, preventing re'rnovalof thes i i till further db eets of theinvention reside in the provision of a sasfhless double hung windowconstruction which combines the advantages of easy removability,weather-tight construction, economic and. durable chara ter. n at ra iness in pp a ce e together w h he. a iou ancil r o j t an features ofthe invention which will laterbeeorne apparent e fq lqwin desc pti nproceeds are a a e by this as le s w dow co struct n wh h as been illura d, W as o e amp on y. n the a company ng raw ng whe e m F gu s nelevatio al v ewf a ind w frame con: struetior embodying the principlesofthis invention, the view being taken from the interior side of thewindow frame with parts thereof being broken away to. show. other partin g ea er detail;

Figure 2 is. an elevational view of the embodiment illustrated inFigure, l but taken from the exterior side of the window constructionand showing the screen-sash installed therein. with parts of the framebeing broken away to show, the construction of the recessed and deepenedportion thereof for receiving the screen or storm sash, such asimpervious shutters;

Figure 3 is a horizontal sectional view taken substantially along theplane of:line 3=.3. in Figure l'illustrating in particular the guidechannel constructions of the improvediwindow assembly;

Figure 4 is a vertical sectional view taken along. the plane of line inFigure 1 showing the window frame construction forv receiving three setsof double hung sash-. ssswin w to e her i upp and lower emen; sash;

2,782,466 Fatented Feb, 26, 1957 Figure 5 is a perspective fragmentarydetail view showing a portion of a sashiess pane together with across-bar constituting the only element attached thereto;

Figure 6 is a fragmentary vertical transverse sectional view takensubstantiatlly upon the plane indicated by the section line 66 of Figure1 and showing the locking engagement of the two cross-bars of the upperand lower sashless panes forming one set of double hung panes inaccordance with this invention;

Figure 7 is a horizontal sectional detail view taken substantially uponthe plane indicated by section line 7:4 in Figure 4 and illustratingmore particularly the laterally enlarged recess portions of the guidechannels in one of the window jarnbs;

Figure 8 is an enlarged sectional detail View illustrating theconstruction of the locking means for holding the screen sash inposition;

Figure 9 is a horizontal sectional detail view as taken along the planeof line 9-9 in Figure 4 showing the construction of the locking means;

Figure 10 is a perspective view of the locking elements forming thelocking means for holding the screen sash in position; and

Figure 11 is a perspective view of the novel shutters used to preventvandalism and intrusion.

It is to be understood that the terms sash or screen sash are usedtoindicate either upper or lower storm windows, upper and lower screens,or upper and lower shutters.

With continuing reference to the accompanying drawings wherein likereference numerals designate similar parts throughout the various views,there has been illustrated an eiiemplification of the principles of thisinvention as applied to double hung windows of the vertical type. Itwill be readily appreciated that the invention is likewise applicable todouble hung windows of the horizontal type, the principles of operationand construction being similar.

Illustrated in the drawings is a portion of a building constructionconsisting of a wall or the like which is provided with. a windowopening, The window framing inserted in this window opening consists ofa pair of vertical parallel jambs 10 and 12 to which there are securedthe customary header 14 and window sill 16 having a window stool 18. Itis to be understood that the window framing may be applied to anysuitable and desired C0119 struction thereof, whether of wood, metal orcombinations of the same, and whether the window framing employed iswood, brick, brick veneer, or any other type of building construction.

The window frame-construction is provided with one or more sets ofdouble hung sashless window panes, the number of these sets being variedas desired to fit the particular climatic or other conditionsencountered, and as deemed to be necessary or desirable. Each of thesets ofdouble hung panes comprises a transparent upper glass pane 20 anda lower glass transparent pane 22, the upper glass panes being providedat their lower edges and the lower glasspanes being provided at theirupper edges with identical construction of cross-bar 24. As is shown inFigure 5, the cross-bar 24 has its ends terminating inwardly of the sideedges of the glass panes, whereby, aswill be apparent from Figures 1 and3, the ends of the cross-bar'will slidably engage the inner surfaces ofthe two jambs 10 and 12, while the side edges of the panes 2i) and 22extend beyond the ends of the cross-bar and are slidably received inguide channels in the jarnbs as set forth hereinafter.

-The cross-bars 24, for the upper and lower panes, are ofidenticalconstruction and each consists of a suitable form or body of any desiredmaterial and char-acterwhich is provided with a longitudinally extendinggroove 26 for receiving the adjacent edge of the pane 20 or 22, and thecross-bars of the upper and lower panes 20 and 22 of each set ofsashless panes are provided with the customary inclined side edges 28together with a V-shaped notch 30, which mutually cooperate and engagewith each other as shown in Figure 6 and in Figure 4 in the conventionalmanner of double hung windows.

The cross-bar 24 constitutes the only member attached to the sashlessglass panes 20 and 22, so that the entire area of the pane unobstructedfor the passage of light. Further, this construction greatly simplifiesthe forming of the movable elements of a double hung window, renderingeasier the insertion of the sashless panes, or their removal, as well asreplacement of a broken pane or the like.

Referring now again to Figures 1, 3 and 4, it will be seen that each ofthe jambs and 12 is provided with guide channels for the sashless panesof each of the double hung windows. guide channels may convenientlyconsist of separate elements attached to the jambs, they are preferablyformed by the provision of grooves in the adjacent surfaces of thejambs, as illustrated. Obviously, the guide channels in the two jambsare disposed in parallel relation, and extend vertically throughoutsubstantially the entire vertical extent of the window opening of thewindow frame. In one of these jambs, such as the jamb 10, each of theguide channels 32 is of sufiicient depth and width to snugly andslidably receive and retain the side edges of the sashless pane which isto be inserted in and removed therefrom, and is vertically slidabletherein. However, the other jamb, such as that at 12, has its guidechannel 34 of relatively greater depth by the provision of laterallyenlarged portions 36, see Figures 1 and 7, these enlarged portions beingpositioned intermediate the upper and lower ends :of the channels 34,and being of sufficient vertical extent to conveniently receive theentire side edge of the corresponding sashless pane or 22.

The depth of the enlarged portion 36 is sufficiently greater than thedepth of the guide channel 32 in the jamb 10 so as to permit the entiresashless pane, 20 or 22, to be moved laterally into the enlargedportions 36 whereby the other side edge of the sashless pane will becompletely withdrawn from the guide channel 32, the pane may be tiltedin the enlarged portion 36, and Withdrawn therefrom as desired.

It will now be apparent that a sashless pane, either 20 or 22, may beonly inserted or withdrawn from its guide channel by positioning thepane intermediate its ends of travel, to cause the same to register withthe enlarged portion 36 so that the pane may be laterally displaced intosaid enlarged portion to permit the above mentioned swinging or tiltingaction whereby the pane may be removed from or inserted into the windowframe.

In order to retain the sashless panes pressed against the guide channels32 and the jamb 10, and thus prevent their unintentional removal fromthe window frame, and also to frictionally hold or retain the sashlesspanes in the desired vertically adjusted position, there are providedresilient means received in the enlarged portion. These resilient meansmay obviously be of any desired character, and may conveniently consistof flexible metallic strips or springs 38, suitably attached, as byscrews 40, to the bottom of the enlarged portions 36, and may beprovided with felts or pads 42 on their sides which engage the edges ofthe glass panes 20 or 22. It will thus be seen that the resilient meansyieldingly urge the panes against the other jamb, but permit the panesto be forced into the enlarged portion and thus withdrawn from the guidechannels of the other jamb.

As will be further apparent from Figures 4 and 7, each of the guidechannels 34 of the jamb 12 is provided intermediate its ends-with alaterally enlarged pocket 44 for the guide channel which receives thelower pane, and

While it is apparent that these pocket 46 for the channel which receivesthe upper pane 20. These pockets, while shown as of square shape, mayobviously be of any desired shape, such as circular configuration, ifdesired. The purpose of these pockets is to permit the associated windowpane to be properly positioned so that the cross-bar 24 of the same maybe displaced into this pocket when the edge of the pane is moved intothe enlarged lateral recess 36.

The pockets 44 and 46 are thus disposed as shown in Figure 4 in properposition to receive the cross-bars 24 when the lower sash is partlyraised and the upper sash is partly lowered. Thus, when the window panesare closed, as is shown in Figure 4, the cross-bars are out of registrywith the pockets 44 and 46, while the edges of the panes 20 and 22 arelikewise out of registry with the enlarged portions 36.

Attention is now directed more particularly to Figure 7, wherein it willbe seen that each of the enlarged portions 36 has its parallel lips 'oredges 48 and 50 disposed in non-parallel relation. Thus, the edge 50 canbe disposed in parallel relation to the sides of the guide channel 34,while the edge 48 tapers backwardly and away from the edge 50 as shown.However, the spacing between the edges 48 and 50 may be slightly greaterthan the spacing between the corresponding edges of the guide channels32 in the jamb 10. This construction is for the purpose :of permittingthe corresponding sashless pane 20 or 22 to be forced into the enlargedportion 36, against the action of the resilient means, and then betilted or swung laterally so as to cause its opposite edge to clear thechannels 32 in the jamb 10 and then be withdrawn from the enlargedportion 36 and through the lips 48 and 50 thereof.

As shown in Figures 1 and 4, the header 14 is preferably provided withgrooves or channels 52 for the reception of the upper edges of the uppersash 20 in their raised position. This establishes a weather-tight sealwith these upper edges, as will be readily understood. Similarly, thestool 18 is provided with corresponding channels 54 for the reception ofthe lower edges of the lower sash for the same purpose.

Where the stool 18 does not extend across the sill 16 a suflicientdistance to receive and support all of the lower sashless panes 22, asshown in Figure 4, there may be provided a weather strip 56 of anyconventional type for receiving the lower edge of the outermost lowersash 22 and weather stripping the same.

As shown in Figures 1, 3 and 4, any suitable form of lock 58 may beprovided for securing together the crossbars 24 of the upper and lowersashless panes and thus lock the panes in their closed positions.

There is further disclosed in the drawings the manner in which a screen,shutter or storm window may be secured to the improved windowconstruction forming this invention. For this purpose, there areprovided upper and lower screen sashes, each consisting of a piece ofwire screening 60 for the upper screen sash, and 62 for the lower one.The screens 60 and 62 are mounted in any suitable frame or sash, thesame having an upper horizontal head member 64 and a lower horizontalfoot member 66, together with vertical side members 68. One of thejambs, such as that at 10, is provided with a screen guide channel 70,while the other jamb 12 is provided with a complementary guide channel72 which, however, is of greater depth than the channel 70. The header14 is likewise provided with a vertically extending pocket 74 adapted toslidably receive the upper frame member 64 of the upper sash.

Intermediate its ends, the guide channel 72 is provided with a laterallyrecessed portion 76 which is positioned adjacent but above the lower endof the guide channel 72 forming a key 78.

As will now be apparent, the guide channels and 72 receive each of theupper and lower screen sashes for sliding movement. When a sash has beenaligned with the laterally enlarged portion 76, the same may bedisplaced laterally therein to cause its opposite vertical sash member68 to be removed from the guide channel 70, whereby the sash may betilted and withdrawn from the framing. However, when both of the sashesare installed as shown in Figures 2 and 4, neither sash will registerwith the enlarged portion 76, so that the sashes are retained in theguide channels and prevented from withdrawal therefrom. In thisposition, the upper member 64 of the upper sash is still received withinthe pocket 74 so that a weather-tight seal is established at this point.

In order to remove the sash, it is merely necessary to raise both sashesso that the upper sash is received Within the upper portion of thepocket 74, and the lower sash will register with the enlargement 76, andmay then be withdrawn therefrom, as above mentioned. The upper sash willthen in turn be lowered to registry with the pocket 76 and alsowithdrawn. In installing the sash, the reverse procedure will befollowed.

In place of the screen sash heretofore mentioned, there may be employedstorm sash which may be secured in the same manner, in accordance withthe climatic conditions existing in the location of the buildingemploying this window construction.

In order to prevent the screen or storm sash from being removed from theoutside, there is provided locking means for preventing the upper screen60 from being raised into the deepened recess or pocket 74. This looking means includes, as can be best seen in Figures 8 through 10, a shaft80 having a slotted head 82 for engagement with a screwdriver or othersuitable tool. The shaft 80 is provided with a portion 84 of rectangularcross-section for reception into a rectangular aperture 86 in a cam keymember 88. The shaft 80 likewise has a resilient member 90 attachedthereto for retaining the key on the rectangular portion 84 and soretaining the shaft in position in the header 14. In the header 14,there is provided a horizontal groove 92 which opens into the deepenedpocket 74 and is adapted to receive the cam key 88 for lockingly holdingthe upper screen 60 in its normal position in engagement with the lowerscreen 64. However, upon rotation of the shaft 80, the cam key 88 willbe rotated so as to fit entirely within the slot 94 in the header 14,thus permitting the upper screen or upper storm sash to be raised intothe deepened pocket 74 thus permitting the raising of the lower sashinto the side pocket of the jamb whence it may be withdrawn. There isprovided, as is illustrated in Figure 11, an lntrusion and vandalisminhibiting shutter formed of two sections 96 and 98, the upper edge ofthe section 98 fitting within a substantially C-shaped loop 100 formedat the lower edge of the section 96. Of course, when the shutters 96 and98 are utilized, the storm or screen sash would have previously beenremoved. The shutters 96 and 98 may be formed from sheet metal capableof stopping ordinary stones or BB shots or the like or may be readilymanufactured from other readily available material.

From the foregoing, the construction and operation of the device will bereadily understood and further explanation is believed to beunnecessary. However, since numerous modifications and changes willreadily occur 6 to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limitthe invention to the exact construction shown and described, andaccordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resortedto, falling within the scope of the appended claims.

What is claimed as new is as follows:

1. A window construction comprising a frame having parallel jambs, aheader and a stool, an inner peripheral recess extending around theentire inner edges of said header and jambs, said recess having verticaland horizontal deepened sections, a pair of sashes received in saidrecess, said deepened sections comprising means for removal andinsertion of said sashes from and into said recess at predeterminedpositions only, said deepened sections being in said header and one ofsaid jambs, said deepened section in said jamb being adjacent the lowerportion thereof, said deepened section in said jamb terminating abovethe lower edge of said jamb.

2. A window construction comprising a frame having parallel jambs, aheader and a stool, an inner peripheral recess extending around theentire inner edges of said header and jambs, said recess having verticaland horizontal deepened sections, a pair of sashes received in saidrecess, said depened sections comprising means for removal and insertionof said sashes from and into said recess at predetermined positionsonly, said deepened sections being in said header and one of said jambs,said deepened section in said jamb being adjacent the lower portionthereof, said deepened section in said jamb terminating above the loweredge of said jamb, and means for lockingly preventing the removal ofsaid sashes from the outside thereof comprising a lock selectivelyrotatable into a deepened section of said recess.

3. A window construction comprising a frame having parallel jambs, aheader and a stool, an inner peripheral recess extending around theentire inner edges of said header and jambs, said recess having verticaland horizontal deepened sections, a pair of shutter elements received insaid recess, said deepened sections comprising means for removal andinsertion of said shutter elements from and into said recess atpredetermined positions only, said deepened sections being in saidheader and one of said jambs, said deepened section in said jamb beingadjacent the lower portion thereof, said deepened section in said jambterminating above the lower edge of said jamb, and means for lockinglypreventing the removal of said shutter elements from the outside thereofcomprising a lock selectively rotatable into a deepened section of saidrecess, said shutter elements being arranged with the upper edge of thelower shutter element extending into a substantially C-shaped flangeformed in the lower edge of the upper shutter element.

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